Residence permit and card for UK nationals
All UK nationals who are residing in Norway need to get a residence card by 31 December 2021.
If you already have a permanent residence permit, you only need to order a residence card. This will be possible from 15 February. Read more about this on UDI’s site here
If you do not have a permanent residence permit, you will need to apply for a permit and a residence card. Read more about this on UDI’s site here
The residence permit and card for UK nationals according to Norwegian Brexit regulations is free. If you have paid a fee for your application you should contact your local Police station to ask for a refund. You will then need to reapply for the correct permit under Brexit regulations here
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If you have questions about the new permit and card you can find out how to contact UDI here
Top FAQs
I already have a permanent residence permit, what should I do?
If you have a permanent residence permit, you must order a residence card. You can order the residence card from 15 February on UDI.no. You have until 31 December 2021 to order it.
There are no available Police appointments in my area, what should I do?
COVID19 has reduced Police capacity. In some areas, you will have to wait to get an appointment. Keep checking the UDI Police appointment system as new slots may open up soon. Do not worry, you have plenty of time to get your card.
I have applied for Norwegian citizenship, but my application has not been processed yet, what should I do?
You can wait until August this year. If you have not had a response from UDI on your citizenship application by then, you should apply for the permit and card under Brexit regulations.
If you are granted Norwegian citizenship, you do not need to get a permit for UK nationals.
I want to get the new permit. What is the correct link to the online application form?
Please read the UDI guidance carefully. Under each category, there is a list of requirements in order to apply through that specific link. If after reading that page and our FAQ below you still do not know, please contact UDI for advice.
I have a Bostedsattest. Do I still need to get the new residence card?
Yes. The Bostedsattest is just a confirmation of your address in Norway. It is not an official document granting you residence rights.